Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2013
252. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their farm assist appeal; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52575/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered on 3 September 2013. The appeal was referred to an Appeals Officer on 25 November 2013, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.
